A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2785825 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2787222 epoch_slot_no: 822 block_no: 2785694 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1665 time: 2019-07-01 02:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13cd16e3c3566c2566cee58a5e7873e5af5c2c9c254d34e21fa4c76367f377a3Block Operator
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